BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)

United States Space Force; Schriever Space Force Base (CO); Remote; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

United States Space Force is seeking qualified personnel to plan, coordinate, and manage environmental programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves advisory support on environmental projects and ensuring safety practices across operations.

Applicants must follow the education verification process, including transcripts if required, and may use foreign education credentials if equivalent. Telework is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts with the application if a degree is required; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• Foreign education: credentials may be used to meet U.S. requirements; proof of equivalency may be needed.
• Education credentials must be deemed equivalent by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of assigned environmental program(s) through professional knowledge in the relevant disciplines; ensures compliance with laws and policies.
• Provides advisory services on problems, projects, and programs in the assigned area and promotes health, safety, and environmental practices.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force

Key Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of assigned environmental program or programs through application of professional knowledge and skill in the practices, processes, and techniques of one or more of the following disciplines. Responsible for executing assigned program element(s), in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.

Provides advisory services on specific problems, projects, programs, and functions in assigned program area. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Space Force, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91870 – $142022/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.